NORMAN, Okla. �€" Oral Roberts University women's soccer team fell to in-state opponent, Oklahoma University, 3-0 on Sunday night at John Crain Soccer Field in Norman.

Oklahoma scored three goals in the second half en route to defeat the Golden Eagles. The Sooners capitalized early in the second frame as Savannah Scott headed a cross from Kady Kelly past ORU's keeper Shelbi Morrison (Claremore, Okla.).

OU's Christie Smeal netted their second goal of the night at the 75:11 mark. Ashley Farrard was credited the assist. The Sooners added another tally with a little less than two minutes remaining, with Colleen Keester scoring her first goal of the year. Kelly recorded her second assist on the night.

ORU's Morrison stopped nine shots from OU. The Sooners had 32 shots total, 16 in each frame.

Oklahoma's Jennifer Nichols earned the shutout with six saves. The Golden Eagles fired off 13 shots on the night, with six in the first frame and seven in the second.

ORU's freshman Marrisa Ranberger (Golden, Colo.) led the squad with two shots on goal.

With the win Oklahoma improved to 3-5.

The Golden Eagles dropped to 1-4-2 on the year and will return to action on Friday when they will travel to conference foe Valparaiso, first kick is 4 p.m.

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